Question

(3.2b+0.8)+1.9b simplify the expression.explain each step

Answer 1

Since 3.2b and 0.8 don't have the same variable, you cannot add them, therefore you can just remove the parenthesis. Then because 3.2b and 1.9b have the same variable, you add them. Thus the equation equals 5.1b+0.8.